Antipatros zo Sidónu

poet

Antipatros zo Sidónu, a Greek poet from the transition between the 2nd and 1st centuries BC, is credited with one of the earliest known lists of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, presented in an epigram. His work highlights the grandeur of various ancient sites, including the Statue of Zeus and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, establishing a literary tradition that would influence future generations. Antipatros's poetic expression reflects the admiration for monumental architecture and the cultural exchange within the Mediterranean world.